The nice thing is, you need to understand, the important part of this bill did go into effect. As of today, it is illegal in the state of Arizona to have a sanctuary policy.
Pearce emphasizes that despite the judge's ruling, important aspects of the immigration law he sponsored are still in effect.
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The deterrence factor this legislation brought about was clearly instrumental in our unprecedented drop in crime.
Just the opposite, Mr. Chairman. Again, under federal law, you know--under the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution, we have the Equal Protection Clause.
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